The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 27,600
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI is 1.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
170.2 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.58 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
468 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
138.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft